Connecting Rod for Ford Ranger: Sintered Metal
This connecting rod for the Ford Ranger is specified around sintered metal, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a specification nobody had written down, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Connecting Rod |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Sintered Metal |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Fibre Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Semi-Metallic Compound — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Powder Coated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- anodising
- laser cutting
- CNC machining
- robot welding
- electroplating
- injection moulding
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for mining sites. Related applications include delivery fleets, ride-hailing fleets, long-distance touring, passenger transport, rental fleets.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
